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Chicken Cakes Parmigiana

Chicken Cakes Parmigiana

Chicken Cakes Parmigiana – Crispy outside and tender inside, Italian-style chicken cakes go from start to finish in 20 minutes. This recipe is delicious and simple to make. Add a loaf of crusty bread and a tossed salad for a satisfying Italian-style meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbs milk
  • 2 tbs grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 2 cups finely chopped deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup tomato pasta sauce, heated
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. In medium bowl, mix bread crumbs, egg, milk, Parmesan cheese and garlic salt. Stir in chicken.
  2. Shape chicken mixture by about 1/4 cupfuls into 8 (3-inch) cakes.
  3. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook cakes in oil 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Serve cakes topped with pasta sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Notes

  • You could use pizza sauce instead of the pasta sauce.